M5 Touring discussion - Page 3

Sunny · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-05-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

who needs a 500hp wagon.

Who needs a 500hp anything?

vabboud · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-05-2006, 05:01 PM

not to mentions the E63 AMG wagon (to all MB fans) and the previous RS6 avant (to all audi fans)

Just_me · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-05-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

My point wasn`t about wagons but rather, who needs a 500hp wagon.

probably same reason why some people want a 500hp SUV or a 500hp sportcar.
If you ask me, a 500hp car is too much for the streets but still we love to own one. I know I dont say no to a 300, 400 or 500 hp car if someone give me one.

GTA8.5 · 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

I know I dont say no to a 300, 400 or 500 hp car if someone give me one.

lOl, as I said in my last post, if your in the market to own one of these babys
you can be as pointless as you want to be. Thats the beauty of it. Why buy a cheaper pair of Levi jeans that cost $21 when you can own a pair of Polo jeans for $65.

south · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT27

BMW will unveil the new M5 Touring before the close of 2006. Touted as
" The Next Phase in Performance".
There is still no plans to export this car to the US.

So it seems like the M5 Touring being the reason why the new M3 "has to wait" for its unveiling, isn't it?

Regards south

Matt · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 01:45 PM

Its odd that BMW is taking so long with this car. Is it going to be special? Why are they testing this thing so much?

vabboud · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 02:25 PM

well tourings might look like just having the the boot raised and the screen moved backwards but that entails a lot of difference in handling, suspension geomtery, center of gravity etc...
so all in all suc a car must be done according to BMW ///M philosphy, and as such it cannot be "just" a 5er wagon with the V10 an SMG, it has to fully comply with the strict internal regulations of ///M
as such a coplete rehaul of the rear structuring and geometry has been needed to provide a similar experience to the standard M5, itself already being much different from the standard 5
so the ///M5 touring is 3 levels evolution wise above a standard 5 and 2 above a standard touring

donkeykong · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

I've been looking at the pictures and something strikes me...this vehicle does not have the M5's side vent,..

...... or the usual m5 badges, is this car still under testing????

Just_me · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by donkeykong

...... or the usual m5 badges, is this car still under testing????

yes it is

warot · **Re: M5 Touring discussion -** 11-06-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

lOl, I didn`t see the need to mention wagon since it was the M5 Touring we were discussing. My point wasn`t about wagons but rather, who needs a 500hp wagon.

Good points but there are also many of SUV to suit everyones` needs as well large or small even in the performance bracket (la-la BMW X5) that also do the same job as your wagons. Thing is we American believe SUVs` are more hip (simply look better doing the job than wagons. (Wagons sort of give a soccer mom image. How many single dudes or chics do you see driving a wagon)

But again my point wasn`t about wagons in general but a 500hp one, it`s extremely pointless but if your in the market you can be as pointless as you want to be.

I was thinking about this the other day and I have to say, if I had a choice between one of the E63, I think I'd take the station wagon, just because I think it's actually really hip. It's even better if it is the only car you have.